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An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 15.44.050, Waters Diverted from Public Sewerage, by deleting subsection E. Green Roofs.
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WHEREAS, Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 15.44.050(E) provides for a rebate to privately-owned property owners within the combined sewer area of the Metropolitan Government for installation of a properly functioning green roof which eligibility requirements are set forth therein; and,
WHEREAS, since the creation of the rebate in 2012, the rebate has never been used; and,
WHEREAS, under the new stormwater regulation revisions it will be far easier for green roofs to meet Metro's water quality standards, which should be a more effective strategy to increase their utilization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 15.44.050, Waters Diverted from Public Sewerage, is hereby amended by deleting subsection E. Green Roofs, in its entirety.
Section 2. Amendments to this legislation shall be approved by resolution.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This ordinance deletes the rebate program for the installation of a functioning green roof that complies with certain requirements under that rebate provision established under Section 15.44.050.E. This rebate was created in 2012 and has never been used. According to the Department of Water Services (MWS), under the new stormwater regulation revisions, it will be easier for green roofs to meet Metro's water quality standards. Green roofs can now receive up to a 90% runoff reduction credit, which will increase their utilization and incentivize green roofs more than the existing green roof rebate program
Under Section 15.44.050 of the Metro Code of Laws, green roofs on privately-owned prope...
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